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Production

Opera

Иоланта – Mariinsky II, St Petersburg

Date
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time
19:00
Duration
01:45
Venue
Mariinsky II
Address
улица Декабристов, 34, Saint Petersburg, Russia
City
St Petersburg
Organisation
Mariinsky Theatre
Language
Russian

About this event

The Mariinsky Theatre’s new Iolanta (premiere 15 April 2023) embraces a traditional, fairy‑tale aesthetic. Director Anna Shishkina and designer Pyotr Okunev create a lavish, prop‑rich world of arches and gauzy curtains, emphasizing an illustrative approach to the story. Critics note its family‑friendly tone and ‘show for young people’ feel, while the musical side under the theatre’s leadership remains strong. Replacing Mariusz Treliński’s more psychological staging (in the repertoire since 2009), the production reflects a broader shift at the Mariinsky toward classic, less interpretive solutions. Some reviews describe the direction as old‑fashioned and concept‑light, even as Tchaikovsky’s score emerges as powerful and profound.

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